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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.16, 3,775.13 and 2,575.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.16, 3,775.13 and 2,575.32 is: 3,570.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.16 : 3,775.13 = 2,575.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.16/3,775.13 = 2,575.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.16x = 3,775.13 × 2,575.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.16x = 9,722,167.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,722,167.79/2,723.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.18

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